Mental Health: Research and Practice MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Program Overview

The Mental Health: Research and Practice MSc/PGDip/PGCert at the University of Nottingham offers a thorough foundation in mental health research, focusing on causes, assessment, and treatments. The program combines core modules with optional specializations, and students conduct a supervised research project in the final semester. Career opportunities include research assistant, healthcare worker, and academic roles in the mental health sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Mental Health: Research and Practice MSc/PGDip/PGCert program at the University of Nottingham provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the causes, assessment, and treatment of mental health difficulties. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research in the field of mental health.

Outline:

The program consists of a combination of compulsory and optional modules. Compulsory modules include:

• Models and Approaches in Mental Health Research
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Quantitative Methods
• Masters Research Project
Optional modules include:
• Clinical Psychology - Core Models and Concepts
• Dementia
• Introduction to Research Methods
• Models and Approaches in Forensic Mental Health
• Systematic Reviews
• Topics in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Topics in Cognitive Neuropsychiatry
The program is structured over three semesters, with the first two semesters dedicated to taught modules and the third semester focused on the research project.

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the module. They may include:

• Essays
• Presentations
• Poster presentations
• Coursework
• Dissertation
• Exams

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of clinical and academic experts. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Discussion groups
• Seminars
• Independent study

Careers:

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a variety of roles in the mental health sector, including:

• Assistant Psychologist
• Research Assistant
• Healthcare Worker
• PhD student

Other:

The program provides students with the opportunity to conduct their own research project under the supervision of an expert. Previous projects have focused on dementia, cognitive psychology, neuroimaging, adult mental health, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Qualification MSc PGDip PGCert Home / UK £9,700 £6,467 £3,233 International £26,250 £17,500 £8,750